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Handbrake Off: The Athletic FC's Arsenal show
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Handbrake Off is your twice-weekly dedicated Arsenal show from The Athletic.
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What can’t Martin Zubimendi do?
31:53|Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Sunderland at Emirates stadium on Saturday. The panel reflect on how both teams approached the game, the different ways Arsenal can win games, taking more shots from outside the box, Zubimendi continuing to add to his game, the effective timing of the substitutions, Raya’s reliability after another clean sheet, Martinelli’s impact from the bench and the developing partnerships of Rice-Zubimendi in midfield and Havertz-Gyokeres up front.Plus, they look ahead to Brentford away in the league on Thursday night and some of the challenges the side will face in the coming weeks.Producer: Robby Williams
Kai Havertz scores again...
47:16|Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg to book their place at Wembley.The panel reflect on the celebrations after Havertz’s last minute goal, the impressive defensive unit, whether Arteta will choose Kepa or Raya for the final, the performances of Rice and Martinelli, if Arsenal should’ve had a penalty, the significance of winning the game and looking ahead to the final.Plus, they touch on Mikel Merino’s injury, audition some listener player chants, look ahead to Sunderland on Saturday at Emirates Stadium and we hear from Victor in North London for this week’s instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’. Producer: Robby Williams
What a difference a week makes
40:30|Amy Lawrence and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s emphatic 4-0 win away to Leeds on Saturday. The panel reflect on a great weekend for the Gunners, the team’s response to a difficult week, Arteta’s decision to start Havertz over Odegaard, Zubimendi’s ability in the air and Madueke’s encouraging display as the forward line found their shooting boots after the recent scrutiny. Plus, we hear from Adrian Clarke on Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Corinthians to win the inaugural Champions Cup and look ahead to the men’s next match hosting Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday night. Producer: Robby Williams
8 wins from 8 as Arsenal top UCL league phase
46:43|Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-2 win against Kairat Almaty at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.The panel reflect on Arteta’s pre match press conference and his message to the players and fans, Havertz scoring and assisting on his first start since returning from injury, Martinelli’s excellent performance, Kairat’s away support, enjoying the new league format of the Champions League, potential opponents in the knockout phase, Eze’s improved showing and the difficulties creative players face settling into a new team. Plus, they look ahead to the match away to Leeds United on Saturday and we hear from Daniel in London in this week’s instalment of Up Your Arsenal. Producer: Robby Williams
Is this really the end of the world?
37:20|Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to reflect on Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, and ask whether the result really is the end of the world.The panel discuss the nature of the loss, what it means for the Gunners' title hopes and whether Mikel Arteta and his players can use it as a wake up call.Plus, the lack of attacking threat, what needs to change and whether the biggest threat to Arsenal’s title challenge is Arsenal.Produced by Jay Beale.
Jesus brace sinks Inter at San Siro
44:27|James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-1 win away to Inter on Tuesday night to make it seven wins from seven games in the Champions League. The panel reflect on the exciting attacking display, the space afforded to Arsenal in Europe, the strength of the squad after heavy rotation, Jesus’s player of the match performance, the benefit of Gyokeres off the bench, Mosquera’s impressive return from injury, Lewis-Skelly’s positive showing and whether Saka is the best right winger in Europe.Plus, they look ahead to Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on Sunday and we hear from Pedro in Santiago, Chilé in this week’s instalment of Up Your Arsenal. Producer: Robby WilliamsWe want to hear from you. We’re asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits. Three lucky entries will win £100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. So whether you’re a long-time listener or a new one, we want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/survey26
Point gained on rivals despite disappointing draw at Forest
38:25|Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 0-0 draw away to Nottingham Forest The panel reflect on the disappointment of not fully capitalising on dropped points from rivals, the mis-firing frontline, the lack of urgency in attacking play, the impact the schedule is having on players, missing Calafiori on the left and taking perspective on the season as a whole. Plus, they look ahead to Inter at San Siro in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Producer: Robby Williams
Advantage Arsenal but should the tie be done & dusted?
36:41|Art de Roché and James McNicholas join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 3-2 win away to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday night. The panel reflect on their disappointment that the lead wasn’t bigger going into the second leg despite the win, Arsenal’s aggressive pressing, a good night for White, Gyokeres’ improved performance, Zubimendi’s attacking dimension, how the substitutes affected the game, the differences between Kepa and Raya, and the atmosphere in the away end.Plus, they discuss Per Mertesacker leaving his academy role at the end of the season, they look ahead to the match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and we hear from Natasha from Trinidad & Tobago in the latest instalment of ‘Up Your Arsenal’.Producer: Robby Williams
Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal into FA Cup fourth round
38:23|Amy Lawrence and Adrian Clarke join Ian Stone to discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 win away to Portsmouth on Sunday. The panel reflect on Marli Salmon becoming the youngest player to represent the club in the FA Cup, Gabriel Martinelli responding to a difficult week with his first career hat-trick, Mikel Merino’s performance in the holding midfield role, Ethan Nwaneri’s encouraging display, Kai Havertz’s return from injury and Madueke’s eventful outing.Plus, they talk about Bukayo Saka’s new contract with Arsenal and look ahead to Arsenal’s match away to Chelsea in the semi-final first leg of the Carabao CupProducer: Robby Williams